HD Supply Holdings, one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, reported Net sales of $1.6 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 ended August 2, 2020, a decrease of $72 million, or 4.4 percent, as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

“Our highest priority remains the health and safety of our associates and our customers as we continue to support the operations and re-opening of living spaces, job-sites and work places,” stated Joe DeAngelo, chairman and CEO of HD Supply. “Our financial strength and steadily improving results reflect the strength of our team and their dedication to safely delivering best-in-class service.”

Gross profit decreased $37 million, or 5.8 percent, to $596 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $633 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Gross profit was 38.4 percent of Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, a decrease of approximately 60 basis points from 39.0 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Operating income decreased $13 million, or 6.2 percent, to $198 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $211 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Operating income was 12.8 percent of Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, down approximately 20 basis points from 13.0 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Net income decreased $4 million, or 3.0 percent, to $131 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $135 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Net income per diluted share increased $0.02, or 2.5 percent, to $0.81 for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $0.79 for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $6 million, or 2.5 percent, to $238 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $244 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted EBITDA was 15.3 percent of Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of approximately 30 basis points from 15.0 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Adjusted net income decreased $1 million, or 0.7 percent, to $134 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $135 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted net income per diluted share increased $0.04, or 5.1 percent, to $0.83 for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $0.79 for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

As of August 2, 2020, the company's combined liquidity of $995 million was comprised of $71 million in cash and cash equivalents and $924 million of additional available borrowings (excluding $86 million of permitted borrowings on available cash balances) under HD Supply, Inc.'s senior asset-based lending facility, based on qualifying inventory and receivables. HD Supply's combined liquidity as of August 2, 2020 increased by $198 million from the end of first-quarter fiscal 2020 and by $367 million from the end of fiscal year 2019.

Business unit performance

Facilities maintenance

Net sales decreased $69 million, or 8.3 percent, to $761 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $830 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.  Adjusted EBITDA decreased $17 million, or 11.4 percent, to $132 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $149 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.  Adjusted EBITDA was 17.3 percent of Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, a decrease of approximately 70 basis points from 18.0 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Construction & industrial

Net sales decreased $2 million, or 0.3 percent, to $793 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $795 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted EBITDA increased $11 million, or 11.6 percent, to $106 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as compared to $95 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.  Adjusted EBITDA was 13.4 percent of Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of approximately 150 basis points from 11.9 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Second-quarter monthly sales performance

Net sales for May, June and July of fiscal 2020 were $431 million, $495 million and $626 million, respectively.  There were 19 selling days in May, 20 selling days in June and 24 selling days in July of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019.  Average year-over-year daily sales changes for May, June and July of fiscal 2020 as compared to fiscal 2019 were a decrease of 7.3 percent, a decrease of 4.8 percent and a decrease of 2.0 percent, respectively.

Preliminary August sales results

Preliminary Net sales in August 2020 were approximately $518 million, which represents a year-over-year average daily decline of approximately 0.7 percent.  Preliminary August year-over-year average daily Net sales change by business segment was 1.1 percent growth in Facilities Maintenance and 2.5 percent decline in Construction & Industrial.  There were 20 selling days in both August 2020 and August 2019. 

Construction & industrial sale transaction

On August 10, 2020, HD Supply entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Construction & Industrial business to an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for a purchase price of $2.9 billion payable in cash at closing. Net proceeds from the sale are expected to be approximately $2.5 billion after taxes and transaction costs. The transaction is expected to close in October 2020, subject to customary regulatory approvals. 

2020 outlook

The company will not be providing a third quarter 2020 or fiscal full year 2020 outlook in light of the ongoing coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) outbreak. A further discussion relating to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 will take place on our fiscal 2020 second-quarter conference call.

Fiscal 2020 second-quarter conference call

As previously announced, HD Supply will hold a conference call on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its fiscal 2020 second-quarter results.  The conference call and presentation materials can be accessed via webcast by logging on from the Investor Relations section of the company's Web site at hdsupply.com. The online replay will remain available for a limited time following the call.